Edith Fekete Obituary Edith Britt Fekete April 11, 1932 － February 2, 2023 Sebrell － Edith Britt Fekete died peacefully at Churchland House with her family by her side on February 2, 2023. She was a faithful Christian southern lady, the glue of her family and a force to be reckoned with. She was proud to be the wife of a Southampton County farmer and World War II veteran for 68 years. Her beloved husband, Johnny Fekete, preceded her in death and she mourned his absence daily. Edith retired form V.L. Worrell Appliance Store in Wakefield. A Sussex County native, born April 11, 1932 to the late George Hugh and Eunice Holland Britt, she enjoyed staying active in that community. She was a member of Sebrell United Methodist Church and gatekeeper extraordinaire of the Sebrell Community Center. Edith enjoyed traveling, entertaining, playing bridge, reading and hummingbirds. Upon her move to Churchland House she became a zookeeper for squirrels and a bingo wiz, often abandoning visitors at game time. Edith loved her family fiercely. Left to cherish her memory are three children, Margie Cutright (E.J.), James Stephen "Stevie" Fekete and Mark Fekete (Elaine), granddaughters, Margaret Anne Smith (Michael), Patricia Davis (Ben), Christy Fowler (Pete) and Mary Alice Fekete, grandson, John Mark "Jack" Fekete and greatgrandchildren, Grace, Ellen, and Ben Davis, Wyatt Smith, and Addison and Alexiah Fowler. Edith was predeceased by her brother, James Thornton Britt and sisters, Joyce Frazier and Hurris Harrup. She will be greatly missed by sisters, Nancy Pritchett and Barbara Monahan and brother, G.H. Britt (Margie). The family extends their deepest appreciation to her special caregivers. She kept them on their toes. The funeral will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Wright Funeral Home. The Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland. The family will receive friends at the home of Buster and Margie Cutright. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Feb. 5, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Edith-Fekete 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/edith-fekete-obituary?id=41154052 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Edith Britt Fekete, a faithful Christian southern lady and devoted wife of a World War II veteran, passed away on 2 February 2023. Born on 11 April 1932, she was a Sussex County native who enjoyed traveling, entertaining, and playing bridge. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The funeral was held on 11 February 2023 at Wright Funeral Home, followed by burial at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland. ### The Edited Obituary Edith Britt Fekete 11 April 1932 - 2 February 2023 Sebrell - Edith Britt Fekete died peacefully at Churchland House with her family by her side on 2 February 2023. She was a faithful Christian southern lady, the glue of her family and a force to be reckoned with. She was proud to be the wife of a Southampton County farmer and World War II veteran for 68 years. Her beloved husband, Johnny Fekete, preceded her in death and she mourned his absence daily. Edith retired from V.L. Worrell Appliance Store in Wakefield. A Sussex County native, born 11 April 1932 to the late George Hugh and Eunice Holland Britt, she enjoyed staying active in that community. She was a member of Sebrell United Methodist Church and gatekeeper extraordinaire of the Sebrell Community Center. Edith enjoyed traveling, entertaining, playing bridge, reading and hummingbirds. Upon her move to Churchland House she became a zookeeper for squirrels and a bingo wiz, often abandoning visitors at game time. Edith loved her family fiercely. Left to cherish her memory are three children, Margie Cutright (E.J.), James Stephen "Stevie" Fekete and Mark Fekete (Elaine), granddaughters, Margaret Anne Smith (Michael), Patricia Davis (Ben), Christy Fowler (Pete) and Mary Alice Fekete, grandson, John Mark "Jack" Fekete and great-grandchildren, Grace, Ellen, and Ben Davis, Wyatt Smith, and Addison and Alexiah Fowler. Edith was predeceased by her brother, James Thornton Britt and sisters, Joyce Frazier and Hurris Harrup. She will be greatly missed by sisters, Nancy Pritchett and Barbara Monahan and brother, G.H. Britt (Margie). The family extends their deepest appreciation to her special caregivers. She kept them on their toes. The funeral will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, 11 February 2023 at Wright Funeral Home. The Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland. The family will receive friends at the home of Buster and Margie Cutright. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Edith Britt Fekete | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 90 years | | Birth | 11 April 1932; Sebrell, Virginia | | Death | 2 February 2023; Churchland House | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------| | Edith Britt Fekete | Decedent | Sebrell, Virginia | | Johnny Fekete | Spouse | Southampton County, Virginia | | George Hugh Britt | Parent | --- | | Eunice Holland Britt | Parent | --- | | Margie Cutright (E.J.) | Child | --- | | James Stephen Stevie Fekete | Child | --- | | Mark Fekete (Elaine) | Child | --- | | Margaret Anne Smith (Michael) | Grandchild | --- | | Patricia Davis (Ben) | Grandchild | --- | | Christy Fowler (Pete) | Grandchild | --- | | Mary Alice Fekete | Grandchild | --- | | John Mark Jack Fekete | Grandchild | --- | | Grace Davis | Great-Grandchild | --- | | Ellen Davis | Great-Grandchild | --- | | Ben Davis | Great-Grandchild | --- | | Wyatt Smith | Great-Grandchild | --- | | Addison Fowler | Great-Grandchild | --- | | Alexiah Fowler | Great-Grandchild | --- | | James Thornton Britt | Predeceased Sibling | --- | | Joyce Frazier | Predeceased Sibling | --- | | Hurris Harrup | Predeceased Sibling | --- | | Nancy Pritchett | Sibling | --- | | Barbara Monahan | Sibling | --- | | G.H. Britt (Margie) | Sibling | --- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Edith Britt Fekete retired from V.L. Worrell Appliance Store in Wakefield. 2. She was a member of Sebrell United Methodist Church and gatekeeper extraordinaire of the Sebrell Community Center. 3. Edith enjoyed traveling, entertaining, playing bridge, reading and hummingbirds. 4. Upon her move to Churchland House she became a zookeeper for squirrels and a bingo wiz, often abandoning visitors at game time. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | Page | |----------|-----------------------------------|-----------------|--------| | Franklin | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory | 5 February 2023 | --- |